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On Thursday, February 6, a pine straw contractor, along with the property owner, discovered that his tractor was missing from the property located on Shelton Road (west of Clarksville). A truck was also located. The Calhoun Co. Sheriff’s Office was notified of the stolen tractor and suspicious vehicle.

Deputies made contact with a subject in the truck. It was discovered during the field interview that the subject was carrying a hand gun on his body. Information was also gathered that there was at least one other person involved who had driven the tractor away. Calhoun and Gulf C.I. K-9 units arrived to help establish a track. The tractor was located approximately 600 yards north of where it was taken, in a wooded area. CCSO, Calhoun and Gulf C.I. K-9 units, and FWC officers continued to pursue the suspect, but called off the search around 11 p.m. when the track was lost.

At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning, a Calhoun County resident contacted Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and informed them he had run a subject away from a vehicle on his property. A deputy arrived on the scene and apprehended the subject. On the way to the jail, the subject told the deputy there was another subject involved and disclosed where his friend could be located. Deputies searched and cleared the building. The third subject has not been located at this time. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Calhoun and Gulf C.I. K-9 units are continuing to search. Calhoun Co. Sheriff’s Office helicopter is also being utilized in the search.

Authorities across the Florida panhandle have joined in the search for a man suspected of kidnapping and beating a woman.

According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Chipley, their office responded to a call in reference to a possible kidnapping and assault at approximately 12:56 p.m., February 6th. Officers arrived at a residence on Eloise Road and found the victim, who’s name is being withheld at this time, severely beaten. Washington County EMS responded and transported the victim to the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. The victim is listed in critical condition at this time.

Following interviews with the victim, investigators were able to piece together a timeline and identify a suspect, Christopher Cruz Walley, 25 year old white male, 5’11”, 230 lbs, with brown hair and green eyes.

The victim had been in a vehicle with Walley the previous day, Wednesday, February 5th, when without warning, Walley stopped the vehicle and proceeded to attack the victim by physically assaulting her with his hands. Walley then struck the victim numerous times with an expandable police baton, known as an asp, until the victim lost consciousness. The victim regained consciousness and found she had been moved to the trunk of the vehicle. Walley continued to travel throughout the evening and into the next day, Thursday, February 6th, making several stops with the victim still trapped in the trunk. Walley came to a stop on Eloise Road and the victim was able to escape to a nearby residence where a neighbor reported the incident to law enforcement.

Officers with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have currently organized an extensive search for Walley with the assistance of FHP and the US Marshals. Walley is believed to be traveling in a 1998 Ford Expedition, white in color, with the tag number B905MA.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Christopher Cruz Walley.

“We are actively employing all resources available to apprehend a suspect who violently attacked a resident of our community” states Sheriff Haddock. “We are all hands on deck until this case is resolved and we are asking the community to be vigilant in reporting anything that looks suspicious or that could be related to this case. Please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with this information immediately. As always, you can remain anonymous by reporting through 638-TIPS (8477)."

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Braxton, 75, of Eastpoint, FL, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at St. James Health and Rehab in Carrabelle, FL.
Bobbie was born in Clarksville, FL, and had lived in Eastpoint since 1983, coming from Clarksville. She was a retired CNA and was a member of the Eastpoint Church of God.
Survivors include one son, Ricky Moseley, and his wife, Beth, of Eastpoint; two step daughters, Patricia Enderton and her husband, John, of Utah, and Michelle Fleming and her husband, Rick, of Montana; one sister, Pauline Stokes, and her husband, Durwood, of Blountstown; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, at 11:00 am (EST) at Eastpoint Church of God with Reverend Scotty Lolley and Reverend Ronnie Luke officiating. Interment will be in Pippin Cemetery in Clarksville. The family will receive friends Friday, February 7, from 10:00 am until service time at 11:00 am (EST) at Eastpoint Church of God.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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Mrs. Marilyn Smith, 59, of Clarksville, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at her home in Clarksville.
Marilyn was born on December 29, 1954, in Calhoun County and had lived here most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, David Smith, of Clarksville; mother and father, Margaret and Broward Davis of Clarksville; one son, Phillip Hatcher, of Blountstown; two daughters, Melody Bontrager and her husband, Dan, of Calhoun County, and Jennifer Davis of Panama City; two brothers, Eddie Davis and his wife, Vicki, of Blountstown, and Tony Davis and his wife, Lisa, of Clarksville; one sister, Annette Allen, and her husband, Wally, of Crawfordville, FL; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 9, at 2:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. Interment will follow in Pippin Cemetery in Clarksville. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 8, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice, 4374 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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Congratulations to the Culinary Team of Chesley Jones, Deana Griswold, and Alexis Sharloch who brought home First Place and Gold Medals at the District Competition held January 22 at Marianna High School.
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